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What type of National Identity Card is included in the electoral roll database?
What type of National Identity Card is included in the electoral roll database?
- Expired National Identity Card
- Modified National Identity Card
- Fresh National Identity Card (correct)
- Cancelled National Identity Card
Who is responsible for preparing the electoral rolls?
Who is responsible for preparing the electoral rolls?
- The Registration Officer (correct)
- The National Database and Registration Authority
- The Commission
- The Authority
What action will the Registration Officer take when receiving data from the Commission?
What action will the Registration Officer take when receiving data from the Commission?
- He will take steps for enrolment or correction in the electoral roll (correct)
- He will prepare the preliminary electoral rolls
- He will request information from the National Database and Registration Authority
- He will forward the data to the Authority
What is the purpose of the data transmitted by the Authority to the Commission?
What is the purpose of the data transmitted by the Authority to the Commission?
What is the primary consideration while delimiting constituencies?
What is the primary consideration while delimiting constituencies?
What is the maximum allowed variation in population of constituencies?
What is the maximum allowed variation in population of constituencies?
What can the Registration Officer request from an authority when an application for registration is made under the National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000?
What can the Registration Officer request from an authority when an application for registration is made under the National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000?
Under whose superintendence, directions and control is the Registration Officer preparing the electoral rolls?
Under whose superintendence, directions and control is the Registration Officer preparing the electoral rolls?
What happens in exceptional cases where the 10 percent limit is exceeded?
What happens in exceptional cases where the 10 percent limit is exceeded?
What is the purpose of the preliminary report published by the Commission?
What is the purpose of the preliminary report published by the Commission?
What is the time period for submitting representations in respect of the preliminary report?
What is the time period for submitting representations in respect of the preliminary report?
In what cases can the Commission group two or more separate areas into one constituency?
In what cases can the Commission group two or more separate areas into one constituency?
What is the purpose of delimiting constituencies?
What is the purpose of delimiting constituencies?
In which publication is the preliminary report of the Commission published?
In which publication is the preliminary report of the Commission published?
What happens to the electoral roll once it is finally published?
What happens to the electoral roll once it is finally published?
Who directs the person in charge of the register of births and deaths to submit information regarding deceased persons?
Who directs the person in charge of the register of births and deaths to submit information regarding deceased persons?
What is the frequency of submitting information regarding deceased persons?
What is the frequency of submitting information regarding deceased persons?
Who receives the information regarding deceased persons from the person in charge of the register of births and deaths?
Who receives the information regarding deceased persons from the person in charge of the register of births and deaths?
What happens when a voter's address is changed as a result of transfer of their vote?
What happens when a voter's address is changed as a result of transfer of their vote?
Can a person be enrolled on the electoral roll for more than one electoral area?
Can a person be enrolled on the electoral roll for more than one electoral area?
What happens if there is a mistake in the electoral roll?
What happens if there is a mistake in the electoral roll?
What does the Commission do annually regarding women voters?
What does the Commission do annually regarding women voters?
Under what circumstances can the Commission cancel an electoral roll and prepare a new one?
Under what circumstances can the Commission cancel an electoral roll and prepare a new one?
What is the cut-off date concerning revisions, corrections, or transfers in an electoral roll?
What is the cut-off date concerning revisions, corrections, or transfers in an electoral roll?
When can corrections to an electoral roll not be made?
When can corrections to an electoral roll not be made?
For which type of election is the cut-off date rule not applicable?
For which type of election is the cut-off date rule not applicable?
What is required for the Commission to direct a new electoral roll to be prepared?
What is required for the Commission to direct a new electoral roll to be prepared?
Which action is permitted thirty days before the election results are announced?
Which action is permitted thirty days before the election results are announced?
What does the preparation of a fresh electoral roll involve?
What does the preparation of a fresh electoral roll involve?
What should happen if a large-scale natural calamity displaces the population in an electoral area?
What should happen if a large-scale natural calamity displaces the population in an electoral area?
What authority does the Commission have when it comes to disciplinary action against election officials?
What authority does the Commission have when it comes to disciplinary action against election officials?
Which of the following actions can lead to the suspension of an election official by the Commission?
Which of the following actions can lead to the suspension of an election official by the Commission?
What role do Enquiry Officers or Enquiry Committees play in relation to election officials?
What role do Enquiry Officers or Enquiry Committees play in relation to election officials?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for the Commission to withdraw an election official?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for the Commission to withdraw an election official?
According to the rules, how may the Commission document its decisions regarding disciplinary actions?
According to the rules, how may the Commission document its decisions regarding disciplinary actions?
What does the term 'misconduct' refer to within the context of the Commission's authority?
What does the term 'misconduct' refer to within the context of the Commission's authority?
Under what conditions may the Commission execute disciplinary measures against public servants?
Under what conditions may the Commission execute disciplinary measures against public servants?
Which of the following actions is considered misconduct according to the Commission's rules?
Which of the following actions is considered misconduct according to the Commission's rules?
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Study Notes
Principles of Delimitation
- Constituencies for general seats should be delimited considering population distribution in geographically compact areas, physical features, existing administrative unit boundaries, communication facilities, public convenience, and other relevant factors to ensure homogeneity.
- Variation in population of constituencies should not exceed 10% unless exceptional cases require otherwise.
Delimiting Constituencies
- The Election Commission may receive and consider representations, hold inquiries, summon witnesses, and record evidence to delimit constituencies.
- A preliminary report and list of constituencies specifying the areas to be included in each constituency will be published in the official Gazette.
- Representations can be made within 30 days of publication.
Electoral Rolls
- The Registration Officer prepares electoral rolls under the Election Commission's superintendence, directions, and control.
- Names of eligible voters will be included in the electoral rolls.
- If necessary, the Election Commission can direct the preparation of a fresh electoral roll due to gross errors or irregularities.
Revision of Electoral Rolls
- No revision, correction, or transfer of votes can be made during the 30-day period before the expiry of an Assembly or local government term and until the election results are announced.
- Exception: Election to fill a casual vacancy in an Assembly or local government.
Information Sharing
- The Registration Officer shares information with the National Database and Registration Authority regarding changes in voter addresses and deceased persons.
- The National Database and Registration Authority will update their records accordingly.
Electoral Roll Validity
- An electoral roll remains valid despite any mistakes in descriptions of enrolled persons or omissions of eligible voters.
Enrolment of Women Voters
- The Election Commission publishes annual disaggregated data on registered men and women voters in each National Assembly and Provincial Assembly constituency, highlighting the difference in number of registered voters.
Disciplinary Action
- The Election Commission can initiate disciplinary action against election officials for misconduct, imposing penalties as per the Efficiency and Discipline Rules or this Act.
- The Commission can suspend or withdraw election officials, public servants, or other persons who obstruct or interfere with the election process.
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